V-279380
MongoDB Enterprise Advanced 8.x Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
MongoDB must prohibit user installation of logic modules (stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, etc.) without explicit privileged status.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Allowing regular users to install software without explicit privileges creates the risk that untested or potentially malicious software will be installed on the system. Explicit privileges (escalated or administrative privileges) provide the regular user with explicit capabilities and control that exceed the rights of a regular user. Database management system (DBMS) functionality and the nature and requirements of databases will vary, so while users are not permitted to install...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Revoke unapproved roles from nonadministrative users as per the site-specific document by executing db.revokeRolesFromUser for each user and database: > use <database> > db.revokeRolesFromUser( "<username>", [ <roles> ], { <writeConcern> } ) Reference: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/v8.0/reference/method/db.revokeRolesFromUser/ Edit the MongoDB configuration file (default location: /etc/mongod.conf) to include the following: security: javascriptEnabled: false